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What multiples to 12 and adds to -13

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To find two numbers that multiply to 12 and add up to -13, you can use a trial and error method or algebraic methods.

Let's denote the two numbers as

x and

y. The conditions are:

×

=

12

x×y=12

+

=

13

x+y=−13

You need to find values for

x and

y that satisfy both conditions.

One possible solution is

=

1

x=−1 and

=

12

y=−12, because:

(

1

)

×

(

12

)

=

12

(−1)×(−12)=12

1

+

(

12

)

=

13

−1+(−12)=−13

So, the two numbers are -1 and -12.

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